How do you pronounce "tired"?

In American English: /ˈtaɪɝd/ (TEYE-urd). In British English: /tˈaɪəd/ (T-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈtaɪɝd/ (TEYE-urd). In Australian English: /tˈaɪəd/ (T-eye).

Is "tired" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtaɪɝd/ (TEYE-urd), while in British English it's /tˈaɪəd/ (T-eye).

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tired

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/ˈtaɪɝd/

TEYE-urd

Syllable Breakdown

taɪti·ɝdred

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